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	Size of the common angel
Fishyandrew45 Hobbyist Posts: 137 Kudos: 98 Votes: 0 Registered: 16-Jul-2004	I have 3 angels in my 55 gallon, they are small right now, about 2", I read on the profile that they only get to 3". Im confused because ive heard people speak of 8" angels. Is this a different species or variation? just curious.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
boil Enthusiast Posts: 201 Kudos: 420 Votes: 28 Registered: 19-Dec-2003	angels get bigger than 3 inches, i'd say the average is a little less than 5
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	I agree with boil, common angelfish usually stay around five inches. Their height can get to six or seven inches, though! And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Mike R Fish Addict Posts: 593 Kudos: 830 Votes: 322 Registered: 27-Jul-2004	Usually you measure Angels by just their body without fins. Are yours 2" with the fins, If so they'll grow alot yet. My biggest Angel is about 3.5", Just the body but with fins he is 8" tall. Mike
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Fishyandrew45 Hobbyist Posts: 137 Kudos: 98 Votes: 0 Registered: 16-Jul-2004	allright, my angels are about 2" from top fin to bottom fin things. their bodys are maybe .75" long. these guys are tiny. Im glad they will grow. How fast do they grow? Just curious, thanks for the help
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Mike R Fish Addict Posts: 593 Kudos: 830 Votes: 322 Registered: 27-Jul-2004	Their body ought to be 2" in 6 months, maybe less. They might start pairing and breeding shortly after that. Have fun, Mike
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Fishyandrew45 Hobbyist Posts: 137 Kudos: 98 Votes: 0 Registered: 16-Jul-2004	Wow cool, thanks for all the advice!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Klee Banned Posts: 420 Kudos: 307 Votes: 0 Registered: 25-May-2004	Aquarium raised angels oftem grow at different rates. I wouldn't be surprised if one of your little guys suddenly had a growth spurt and ended up nearly twice the size of the other.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02


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